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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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